is this a sodium or calcium bentonite and is it usp food grade clay?
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the old label for this product listed it as "food grade" but when I received item in mail it had a different label that did NOT mention anything about using it internally, I tried to ask "Now Foods" directly but was put on hold for a very long time. In my opinion I am guessing that the label has been changed to avoid any litigation since any clay product can cause internal problems if not taken with extreme caution.
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Yes, it is bentonite clay and it is the kind that you can consume. It can be used for toothpaste and tooth power recipes as well has a remedy for food poisoning and stomach virus. This is the main ingredient in Earthpaste toothpaste.
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I was curious so I contacted Frontier. Here is their reply: Hi Jill, Thank you for contacting us! The bentonite clay powder we offer is a non-swelling, calcium type of bentonite. Our bentonite powder is for external use only, not intended for internal use. We have a cosmetic license for this product, not a food grade license as we market this product for use in a mask for skin care. If there is anything else we may help you with please don't hesitate to ask! Have a wonderful day! Best Regards, Deb Customer Care Frontier Natural Products Coop However, I tend to agree with Danielle and Anne. The company probably needs to protect themselves...
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The label says: "calcium (from calcium citrate), cellulose, vegetable stearate, and silica". Hope this helps.
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Calcium bentonite has artificial additives to make it swell more as calcium bentonite does not swell as well as sodium bentonite. So make sure you know what additives they put it. Sodium bentonite is pure, and not additives are needed. Also, always ask for the MSDS on any bentonite product, together with a separate chemical analysis. If the seller does not have it, alarm bell.
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I'm looking at my container right now. This is the list, in order of appearance on the label:Salt, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Silicate, Magnesium Carbonate, Dextrose, Potassium Iodine. I have a special purpose for this salt. For food, I use high-quality, unbleached French sea salt or Himalayan salt or Herbamare which is a great salt/seasoner. Hope this helps.
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Both packets in my box are white, but the smaller square one is marked "Calcium 12232" on one side.The other larger packet is unmarked and that is the pectin. The information leaflet enclosed notes that the Pectin is a tan powder, and calcium is a white powder.
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The best way to understand the attributes of "Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth" is to just type that into your computer, but to answer your question it is about 85% silica. Don't let this scare you off as this product has many very good qualities. I mix this with my chicken feed and have been doing this for several years. My wife uses it in her garden as a pest control and i use it as a dust bed for my chickens to dust in to clean them from mights and other parasites common to chickens. I am a safety and health professional in the mining industry and know about the silica that comes from the mining process. I have messed with Diatomaceous Earth for over 40 years of and on and have had no - problems with it only + results. Howard J. Campbell of Oracle, AZ 85623
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In the list of ingredients, it says "Montmorillonite (a natural mineral silicate). 100% pure." I'm sorry, but I have yet to try it.
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for that info I would advise you to go to the makers, CELTIC SEA SALT in Asheville, NC. for that answer. if its not on their website then u can call them. I put my salt in glass jars when I get it so I don't have the package but of course it is in trace mineral form.
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Hi June, I didn't know the answer to your question. So I looked it up on their website. Like many of their customers, I have found this clay works exceptionally well for me. Hope this helps you. If you've read the post up to this point, you're probably expecting the answer to be no, right? In fact, Redmond Clay comes from one of the most unique clay deposits discovered so far-rich in both calcium and sodium. The unique composition is one reason Redmond Clay works so well in so many ways-the sodium content helps makes it more effective externally, while still sharing the benefits of taking clay internally. Redmond Clay is a unique living clay that is high in both calcium and sodium. Of course, natural products like clay don't work the same for each person. Redmond Clay has helped tens of thousands of people, but it may not be the right clay for your body-finding the clay that works best for you is a personal journey.
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I am not familiar with the item you mentioned however bentonite is powdered clay also. Clay is used merely as a clearing agent as it settles to the bottom
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Yes! Moroccan Red Clay/Red Clay/Rhassoul Clay are the same clay consisting of the natural mineral silicate.
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I'm sorry I can't answer you question. I stopped using this several months ago and did not take note of mineral salts. I will say this was a bit overpriced for what it was as it just did not work for me. I had to go back to the old standbye Toms of Maine. Wish I could have helped.
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Hello, The bentonite is it's natural grey color. Not bleached. I hope this helps.
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It is clay which is a natural product. Hypo=allergenic, no plant proteins. no dust. I see that others have said it is dusty- I have had NO dust whatsoever. I wonder if they're using this product or one of the other "Precious" products.
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The ingredient is sodium tetraborate, a natural mineral. Does not contain phosphates or chlorine.